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It turns out singing can be more than just a powerful art form: it also has surprising potential as a tool to promote wellness and rehabilitation. Anna Zumbansen is an assistant professor at the Faculty of Health Sciences and a trained speech-language pathologist. Recently, she partnered with the Opéra de Montréal on a project to assess the effects of singing on two different groups: transgender w...

Several of our professors have been recognized in recent months, whether through awards or research support. The Faculty of Health Sciences is proud to excel thanks to our members’ accomplishments.

Smart watches, chatbots, mobile apps... So many digital technologies redefining health care, changing the way patients and professionals interact. But how can we ensure that they really are meeting a need and not just filling a space as simple shortcuts to reduce health-care costs?

Scientists have been testing how heat affects our hearts for years. But here's the thing: the most commonly used method might not provide much insight into what happens to the heart during heat waves.

uOttawa students launch award-winning sustainable biomanufacturing platform to address pharmaceutical inequalities

A team of researchers from the University of Ottawa has made significant strides in understanding the ionization of atoms and molecules, a fundamental process in physics that has implications for various fields including x-ray generation and plasma physics.

An expert in consumer protection, Professor Marina Pavlović has been appointed as a consumer interest director to the board of directors of the Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments (OBSI).

Professor Karen Eltis is part of a new “Artificial Intelligence and the Law” working group that is seeking to shed light on the legal dimensions of emerging AI technologies.

New needleleaf index helps monitor the health of the North American boreal forest

Science and technology have always been double-edged swords, bringing both remarkable advancements and new risks. Artificial intelligence, quantum computing and nuclear energy, for example, hold immense potential but also demand careful oversight.